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Department Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.8600
Desk:
216.445.1906
Fax:
216.636.2645
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2018

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Sleep Medicine
Rochester, MN
2011

Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Behavioral Neurology Neuropsychiatry
Jacksonville, FL United States
2010

Residency - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Neurology
Houston, TX United States
2008

Internship - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Preliminary Internal Medicine
Chicago, IL United States
2005

Medical Education - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL United States
2004

Undergraduate - University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario,
1990

Certifications

  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Sleep Medicine
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 7/9/2024, Dr. Pao has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

121 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

26 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

She was excellent. Made me feel at ease. She was professional, friendly, seemed genuine, listened and took my health situation seriously. She professionally addressed my concerns and my family member's concerns.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Most time I've ever spent with a doctor in one visit ever, very succinct, intelligent, and friendly, couldn't have asked for a better Dr.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

Both the nurse practitioner and Dr. Pao were very good to work with. We particularly liked and appreciated Dr. Pao. She was thorough, knowledgeable, listened well, and explained a well thought out plan to our satisfaction. My mother left feeling better about her dementia and its prognosis.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

The doctor did a great job explaining a few things. Our office visit for our mom was an excellent experience.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024

She explained everything so well

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Dr. Pao's professionalism and competence inspires confidence.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

Neurological doctors are very in demand and so it took 3 months out to get an appointment.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

Dr Pao took time to listen and counsel.

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Pao was excellent, very intelligent and caring.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Most of the time was spent with NP, would have liked more time with doctor. Follow up Is with NP not the doctor.

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

She is one of the best doctors I have ever met!!! I would recommend her to everyone I know

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Dr Winnie Pao was so calming and caring. She truly understands the fears of 1st degree relationships to those with altered mental limitations. She was very very responsive.

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Dr Winnie Pao was amazing. She truly is an assist to the CCF NEUROLOGY department.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Very pleased with Dr. Pao's attitude toward quality of life.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Was just a very long wait for my initial appointment-6 months. Made for me by the VA. Dr. Pao was very knowledgeable and professional but appointment had to be cut short for her to attend another meeting; however we did arrive a few minutes late due to address Issues Same thing on my virtual visit on 5/29. Had to end our appointment for her to see another patient. This is all new for me and had lots of questions. Maybe allow longer appointment times for new patients that may have more questions.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2024

We like Dr. Winnie Pao VERY much!

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr. Pao was so helpful and honest with me. I loved her insights. She helped me see what I was doing in a clear way. She is the best!!

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Excellent clinic, excellent doctor, all excellent staff and caregivers!

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Wonderful compassionate care! I was hesitant to change to Dr. Pao (any other dr) after having Dr. Rodriguez who I trust and know had my best interest at heart. But I need to be seen frequently and he it difficult to get into so I was transferred to Dr. Pao. Dr. Pao shows compassion & concern for me, does not rush through our appointments, offers alternatives so I can be involved in the choices behind my Healthcare prevention, and communicates via mychart to keep me abreast to treatment changes/insurance issues/labs/etc.....I am thrilled to endorse Dr. Pao. She has surpassed my expectations! The Cleveland Clinic Neurology department as a whole is a gift to the community!

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2024

We loved Dr. Pao very much. She was thorough. She put us at ease. She gave us hope! Very impressed.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

I had to sit in a room for about 90 minutes without any communication as to when the doctor was coming in. I feel there should have been some communication.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

Dr Pao was very good and my husband and I were very impressed with her knowledge we feel we are in excellent hands.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Getting an appointment was difficult but Dr. Pao is amazing!!!

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

She was wonderful.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023

Our most recent visit with Dr Pao was very thorough and helpful. The follow-up appointments to our visit was efficient. Thank you.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Dr Pao very good very easy to understand very thoughtful and kind but knows how to keep it real

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